The Role:
The Manager Government Relations plays a lead role in supporting White Ribbon Australia’s participation in key policy debates and connecting the organisation with government stakeholders. The role is focused on high-level, high-impact government relationships and advocacy at Federal, State and Territory levels.
Reporting to the National Manager White Ribbon Australia, the Manager Government Relations is accountable for the proactive management of government engagement opportunities to increase the profile of White Ribbon Australia, advocate for our policy agenda and identify funding opportunities that strengthen our capacity to deliver primary prevention programs across the country.
This position will be offered on a permanent full-time basis working 76 hours per fortnight.
Who Are We?
Since opening our doors in 1977, our passion for delivering high quality, people-focused support services has continued to flourish. In May 2020, Communicare became the new custodian of White Ribbon Australia, establishing a national footprint for the organisation.
We remain committed to growing a workforce that celebrates diversity and seeks to inspire and empower the people we serve.
While we’ve changed a lot over the past 45 years, our values – Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance and Equality – remain at the very heart of everything we do.
This is your chance to join an organisation with an exceptional team culture, driven by a commitment to diversity, respect and fairness.
Click here to find out more information about White Ribbon Australia.
Selection Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Politics, Business or Commerce or equivalent work-based experience.
- Relevant experience in a similar role, including proven record of government relations, stakeholder engagement, familiarity with the political environment at a senior level and/or other industry-related work.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly understand a range of complex policy issues, and provide high quality analysis and advice to internal stakeholders.
- Advanced communication (written, verbal and public speaking), interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to apply judgement, creativity and flexibility to generate new and innovative ideas and approaches and to solve complex problems.
- Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date)
- Unrestricted drivers’ licence
What we can offer you
- Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities (option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum)
- Extra Leave – 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Paid parental leave policy
- Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents
- Discounted Health Insurance with HBF
- Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Flu Vaccination Program
How to apply
Please email [email protected] to request a confidential Candidate Briefing Pack for this position.
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria. Applications close 31 December 2023.
White Ribbon Workplaces are centres of respect and proactivity in relation to the safety of women in the workplace and the community.
Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.
Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.